Why This Stress Relief Gift Box for Friends Is Special
Frequently Asked Questions
What's a thoughtful gift for a friend who needs to unwind — is Soothe Stress Relief Gift Ideas for Friends a good choice?
Yes — it's a small self-care kit: a handmade lavender artisan soap, a lavender magnesium oil spray, a lavender magnesium sleep cream for the evening, a lavender sachet and a bookmark. It's a kind way to tell her to take a moment for herself.
What occasions suit this lavender self-care gift for a friend?
It suits best friends, missing-you moments, birthdays, a hard week and thinking-of-you gifts.
Does this gift set arrive ready to give?
Yes — it arrives gift-boxed, ready to send straight to the recipient: just enter their address as the shipping address. To include a personal message, add one of our greeting cards to your order and write your message in the Gift message or special instructions box in your cart — we'll handwrite it on the card. Receipts are emailed to you, so no price or invoice goes in the parcel.
How does she use this lavender self-care gift?
Use the soap in the shower or at the basin. In the evening, spray the magnesium oil onto the legs or feet and massage it in, then massage a little sleep cream onto the neck and shoulders before bed. Patch-test the magnesium oil first and avoid broken skin.
Does this lavender self-care gift for a friend contain nuts, coconut, beeswax or milk?
The Lavender Magnesium Sleep Cream contains sweet almond oil, macadamia oil, shea butter, soybean oil and marine collagen, and the handmade Lavender Artisan Soap contains coconut oil and sweet almond oil. None of the items contain beeswax or milk. Full ingredient lists are on each product's own page.
Where does the lavender in this gift set come from?
The artisan soap, magnesium oil and sleep cream are made with Super Lavandin (Lavandula × intermedia 'Super') essential oil grown and steam-distilled on our family farm in Newstead, Waikato, and the sachet holds lavender from the same fields.
How long does delivery take within New Zealand for this gift set?
We send every order by tracked courier, with no signature needed. We aim to deliver within 3–5 working days in the North Island and 5–7 working days in the South Island and rural areas, and orders placed on a weekend or public holiday are sent the next business day.
Can I order this lavender self-care gift for a friend from overseas for someone in New Zealand?
Yes. You can order the Soothe Stress Relief Gift Ideas for Friends from anywhere in the world and we'll deliver it to any address in New Zealand — just enter the recipient's NZ address at checkout. We only deliver within New Zealand, so it can't be sent to an address overseas.
Lavender Backyard Garden Gift Sets Compared to Other Brands
| Features | Our Gift Sets | Many Other Gift Sets |
|---|---|---|
| Lavender Source | Grown and steam-distilled on our family farm in Newstead, Waikato, since 2014. | Lavender oil is often bought in from overseas, and its origin isn't always stated. |
| Own Brand | Most items are our own Lavender Backyard Garden® products, made in small batches at the farm with our own lavender essential oil. Keepsakes like bookmarks, pins and magnets are designed at the farm. | Many gift box shops buy in products from other brands and pack them into a box. |
| Lavender Variety | Named on every product: Super Lavandin (Lavandula × intermedia 'Super') for oils and body care, and English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Pacific Blue') for teas. | The lavender variety is rarely stated. |
| Dried Lavender | Grown spray-free and harvested on our farm for sachets and dried flowers. | May be imported and sometimes treated with sprays or preservatives. |
| Scent | Scented with our own lavender essential oil. Our goat milk and scrub soaps use an English lavender fragrance. | May use synthetic fragrance oils instead of essential oil. |
| Ingredients | Full ingredient list on every product page, with common allergens named in each gift set's FAQ. | Ingredient details aren't always easy to find. |
| Cruelty-Free | We don't test on animals. | Varies by brand. |
| Small Batch | Made in small batches for freshness and care. | Often mass-produced. |
| Gift Ready | Packed by hand at the farm, ready to give. Most sets arrive gift-boxed with tissue paper and ribbon. | Presentation varies, and some sets need extra wrapping. |
| Send to NZ Recipients | Order from anywhere in the world and we'll deliver to any New Zealand address. | Delivery to New Zealand isn't always available. |